What Was That? by taffy

What Was That?

The back to basics theme about lines this week http://365project.org/discuss/themes-competitions/19397/back-2-basics
had me seeing lines everywhere. I took this shot in front of our college, because the lines from the stones and the sheen from the rain caught my eye. I then edited to convey the spookiness I always feel (ETSOOI-20's theme) when I have to stay late and end up walking out of the college at night, alone, for the 3 block walk home across what I hope, is truly a deserted area.
Main album shot is my first one for fall: http://365project.org/taffy/365/2013-10-03
beautiful image - very atmospheric and great lines :)
October 4th, 2013  
That really does look very spooky! Great atmosphere
October 4th, 2013  
I love the contrast! Awesome shot!
October 4th, 2013  
Fabulously effective in conveying the mood of spookiness!
October 4th, 2013  
nice shot
October 4th, 2013  
oohhhhhh, that does look spooky and i really love reflections on the ground!
October 4th, 2013  
very cool
October 4th, 2013  
gorgeous light and dark here taffy - love the lines and the lights in the distance - beautfiul fav
October 4th, 2013  
Jo
Very nice, the wet pavers add more character to the shot.
October 4th, 2013  
lovely lines Taffy, they lead me right through the photo
October 4th, 2013  
Lovely lighting and shine on the pavement. Great in B&W.
October 4th, 2013  
Very spooky. Love the lines, though.
October 4th, 2013  
I really like the atmosphere in the composition. Looks like moonlight shining on wet pavement. Loving the b&w as well. FAV
October 4th, 2013  
Beautiful light!
October 4th, 2013  
Very interesting capture...:)
October 4th, 2013  
Great lines Taffy and there is a sppoky air about the shot. I too hate being out alone late at night. Lovely processing - love the B&W!! Fav!!
October 4th, 2013  
I like the spookiness !
October 4th, 2013  
Fantastic shot! Love the light and the b&w processing!
October 4th, 2013  
Joe
Yes, the sheen is very interesting. I like how it shows the path to be so deep and then I'm looking at spooky buildings and I know they are far but are they far enough that I'm safe standing here? :) I like it.
October 4th, 2013  
You have captured the deserted night you described perfectly, Taffy!
October 4th, 2013  
Very well processed. Well shot.
October 4th, 2013  
the light and shadows are fantastic. fav!
October 4th, 2013  
Great lines and I like the spots of light in the distance
October 4th, 2013  
AC
Love the light and shadows; great leading lines, too!
October 4th, 2013  
nice perspective, kines, and shadows
October 4th, 2013  
Kim
Fabulous lines - love how the path leads you into the darkness! Great texture pattern in the stones.
October 4th, 2013  
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October 5th, 2013  
I would feel the same way- it's a bit spooky to walk through a place like that late at night. Be careful! Great shot too.
October 5th, 2013  
@gozoinklings Thanks so much for the fav, Catherine! I really apprecaite it!
October 5th, 2013  
@olivetreeann I'm very careful...usually avoid leaving late at night in the first place, or if I do, have Jim meet me with the car. Our students and faculty all know it's best to be in a pair or small group in walking to the parking lot. But I end up walking past the lot to get to our house. It can be a long block, and I always am on my cell with Jim so he can hear my progress!
October 5th, 2013  
the wet light on the pavement is great
October 5th, 2013  
Love the sheen and the lines. Great composition. Fav
October 6th, 2013  
@taffy Good idea- I just knew you'd be smart about it!
October 6th, 2013  
wonderful light and line in this... love the overall darkness of it
October 6th, 2013  
Stunning shot and processing! I love all of the different colors in the pavement
October 6th, 2013  
Stunning and cool--would you post in the ETSOOI thread too? Love the night spookiness--the lights in the background look like eyes. But you did not hear that.
October 6th, 2013  
@darylo Thanks Daryl -- eyes? Eek!! More reasons to be nervous out there! I used etsooi-20. Is that correct?
October 6th, 2013  
@taffy Yes, just would love to see the photos posted in the discussion thread too! --More visibility is my goal for everyone!
October 6th, 2013  
@darylo No problem -- it was already there so I thought I'd used the wrong tag.
October 6th, 2013  
Love the composition and processing, Fav!
October 6th, 2013  
this is fantastic - great lines, great processing... well thought out. Great work here, Taffy. FAV
October 6th, 2013  
I would not want to be walking down there! fab shot :)
October 7th, 2013  
@gailmmeek Gail, thanks so much for the fav for this shot! It was my last one of the evening and turned into my favorite.
October 7th, 2013  
@taffy Don't you just love it when that happens! :)
October 7th, 2013  
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